

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Karishma Ka Karishma and Kohi Apna Sa in 2001 and then went on to do serials like On the set, one got a chance to speak to Chandni Bhagwanani who started acting at the age of seven with a show named The show stars Neil Bhatt, Rupal Devpura, Chandni Bhagwanani, Tushar Dalvi and Madhu Malti, who is playing the role of daadi and is the eldest member and the strongest pillar of the family. When family becomes your best friend you cannot wish for more.” The parent-child relationship is no longer about keeping each other at an arm’s length.

(We are friends, we are family, we are there in every season). “ĭost bhi hum, parivaar bhi hum, har mausam mein sath hain hum. He says the pethawala family represents an evolving pattern among contemporary joint families who believe they are friends first, before family. The pethawalas are a fine example of a family that makes the concept of a joint family and will inspire the audience to live in a joint family.” Our endeavour is to give viewers the concept of joint families through a modern lens. Throwing light on this, Shashi says, “Unlike other shows which have a single protagonist and the viewers are supposed to follow the journey of a hero/heroine, we are making a show where the family is a hero. Though the serial has a pronounced love interest, it actually brings the concept of a united joint family. The most interesting bit was the shooting of a romantic scene on a boat in the Yamuna near the Taj. The shooting took place at the famed Agra Fort and against the backdrop of the Taj Mahal. To give a touch of originality, Shashi took the cast and crew to Agra for a four day shoot. Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi in Agra, as the lead family in the show is in the petha business. Keeping this ground reality in mind, producer Shashi Mittal decided to base his new serial

On the food front, Mathura is known for its pedas, while Agra renowned for its pethas. For example, Meerut is known for its scissors, while Rampur is famous for its knives. In North India various towns are popular for their unique tools and food items.
